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_beng
050 _a721.046
100 1 _aSzokolay, Steven V.
_eauthor
245 _aIntroduction to architectural science :
_bthe basis of sustainable design /
_cby Steven V. Szokolay
250 _a2nd ed.
264 1 _aAmsterdam :
_bElsevier
_c2008.
300 _axi, 345 pages :
_billustrations, (some color); maps
_c28 cm
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _aunmediated
_bn
_2rdamedia
338 _avolume
_bnc
_2rdacarrier
505 _aHeat- The Thermal Environment-- physics of heat-- thermal comfort-- climate-- thermal behaviour of buildings-- thermal design- passive controls-- active controls- HVAC-- Light- The Luminous Environment-- physics of light-- vision-- daylight and sunlight-- design methods-- electric lighting-- Sound- The Sonic Environment-- physics of sound-- hearing-- noise control-- room acoustics-- Resources-- energy-- renewable energy-- energy use-- water and wastes-- sustainability issues
520 _aIntroducing the basics of architectural science, this book is an ideal reference, providing an understanding of the physical basis of architectural design. The knowledge gained from this book equips the reader with the tools to realize the full potential of the good intentions of sustainable, bioclimatic design. All sections have been revised and updated for this second edition including more information on small-scale energy generation methods and techniques. The book has also been reformatted to be even more accessible, with a larger page size and color printing. It is a fully updated popular reference on the essentials of Architectural Science. It is reformatted and reorganized for greater ease of use. It covers principles of heat, light, sound, and energy control in just one volume.
650 0 _aArchitectural design.
650 0 _aBuildings
_xEnvironmental engineering.
650 0 _aSustainable architecture.
650 0 _aMethods and materials.
650 0 _aArchitectural structure and design.
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